Library looks to assume Sunny Hills Community Center operations
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Public Library Director Renae Rountree has proposed the library handle operations for the Sunny Hills Community Center,…
Read MoreTourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreVision for Downtown Chipley further discussed during community meeting
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Ways to enhance Downtown Chipley and entice visitors and pedestrians to the area continued to be discussed during a…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreLibrary director discusses seasonal staffing needs
The Washington County Public Library is looking to hire a temporary summer page at the Vernon branch, as well as…
Read MoreFormer Planning Commissioner Al Keown recognized for longtime community service
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Al Keown served on the Washington County Planning Commissioner for 20 years. For his longtime community service, Keown was…
Read MoreDavid L. Riley announces candidacy for BOCC
Special to the NewsDavid L. Riley has announced he is running for the District 1 seat on the Washington County Board of County…
Read MoreDr. Lou Cleveland announces re-election campaign for School Board
Incumbent Dr. Lou Cleveland is announcing her candidacy for the District 2 Seat on the Washington County School Board. Cleveland…
Read MoreIncumbent David Corbin announces campaign for BOCC seat
Incumbent David Corbin said he is “excited” to announce his candidacy for the District 5 seat on the Washington County…
Read MoreBenita Crittendon questions Washington County officials over lack of FEMA reimbursement notification
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Washington County Commissioners reportedly not being informed of a delay in FEMA reimbursements before authorizing a $6 million line…
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